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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.93, 22,286.48 and 11,159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.93, 22,286.48 and 11,159.19 is: 16,749.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.93 : 22,286.48 = 11,159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.93/22,286.48 = 11,159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.93x = 22,286.48 × 11,159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.93x = 248,699,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,699,008.96/14,847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,749.74

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